Black Rock School vs Flanders Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Rock School
Thomaston · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
259 students
Flanders Elementary School
Southington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
259 students
| Measure | Black Rock School Thomaston, Connecticut | Flanders Elementary School Southington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #401 of 596 | #192 of 596 |
| National rank | #24177 of 50,301 | #4979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 259 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Thomaston | Southington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Flanders Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 51.4).
- •Flanders Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Flanders Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Flanders Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 37.5%).
- •Flanders Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.3).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Black Rock School better than Flanders Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Flanders Elementary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 51.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Black Rock School and Flanders Elementary School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Thomaston and Southington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Rock School: 259. Flanders Elementary School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Rock School and Flanders Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Black Rock School is 401st of 596 and Flanders Elementary School is 192nd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).